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October 19, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM ups north Europe to Asia rates US$2,000 for all reefers
  • Hanjin hopes to sell ships to European shipping giants
  • Productivity falls at world's top 30 container ports, says survey
  • K+N's 9-month profit up 4.1pc to US$537.3 million, but sales off 1.4pc
  • China seeks free trade deal with Colombia, offers to calm Marxist rebels
  • EU defended by EU envoy as 'race between integration and irrelevance'
  • Trans-Coastal Lines appoints WM Logistics as general agent in Singapore
  • ZTO Express IPO looks raise US$1.5 billion, biggest since Alibaba debut
  • First US shipment of Brazilian beef enters through Philadelphia
  • EU nations complain of 'illegal' road haulage practices
  • US railways suffer as trucks poach rail freight in third quarter
  • UN's carbon credit accord's bark may be worse than its bite
  • US bans the carriage of Samsung Galaxy Note7 mobile phones on aircraft
  • Cargolux rents va-Q-tec's advanced containers to transport pharma
  • India's cool chain facility opens at Bangalore's Kempegowda airport
  • Etihad Cargo signs Trinity deal to fly garments from Sri Lanka to US

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2016
  • Gradual market recovery seen in container shipping
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine considering bidding for Hanjin Shipping's Asia-US route assets
  • IIFF conducts 9th batch of IIFF/FIATA Diploma in Logistics, Shipping & Freight Forwarding
  • NYK establishes logistics company for finished cars in Kenya
  • Sagarmala funds Ro Pax ferry service in Gulf of Cambay, Gujarat
  • Handicraft exports up
  • APM Terminals expands Chinese partnerships
  • DP World's education programme goes global
  • Freight traffic of South Eastern Railway improves in H1 2016-17
  • Investment in infrastructure on the rise but more facilitation needed, says study
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House Public Notice...
  • Adani project in Australia declared critical infrastructure

International Transport Journalweb site
  • No passenger links without bellies
  • Switzerland's commercial vehicle market on track
  • More space for e-commerce in Rodgau
  • Fourth railway package definitely on track
  • Project Cargo Network welcomes Haiti member
  • ICTSI and Royal Capital redeem securities
  • Fastening system with spikes increases security
  • New client for LIS in Poland
  • FAA: OK with Blue Power, but not with Amazon, once again
  • BSM selects new MDs
  • Switching from waterborne transport to railway
  • JLG relying on logistics expert
  • K Line expanding ro-ro services to Vietnam
  • Container shipping outlook: trick or treat?
  • Imperial appoints new management board member
  • Singapore Airlines orders Zodiac cargo containers

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2016
  • Canadian vessel owners wary of tanker ban precedent
  • GAIL tender closure could scupper plan to build LNG ships in India
  • Bureau Veritas revenues hit by newbuilding and offshore slumps
  • No more large cruise ships for Mitsubishi HI
  • ICTSI will still consider bid for downsized Mindanao port project
  • Hyundai HI replaces top brass amid shipbuilding headwinds
  • Time for carriers to choose old road or new path, says China COSCO head
  • Ezra Holdings seeks to revise terms of bonds due in 2018
  • Rickmers Group disposes stake in Rickmers Trust Management
  • NYK subsidiary ICO expands Zeebrugge terminal
  • Market share-seeking port operators will boost M&As
  • MSC scotches talk of acquiring Hanjin Shipping

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2016
  • MSC goes it alone with transpacific service as Maersk goes ad hoc
  • New port of Moin and wider Panama Canal could prove fruitful for Latin growers
  • Kuehne + Nagel sees revenue fall but profits rise over first nine months
  • Analysis: bears get that sinking feeling as HPH Trust gets into deep water
  • DB Cargo UK to cut 900 jobs after 'unprecedented' market changes
  • FedEx to invest €1.4bn to double capacity at CDG Airport
  • Pall-Ex appoints operations, IT and sales directors
  • Robert van de Weg takes over commercial activities across Volga-Dnepr Group

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2016
  • Branson rebrands cruise venture as Virgin Voyages
  • ICS urges Canada not to impose BC tanker moratorium
  • Second delay for Havyard subsea newbuild
  • Rolls-Royce crossing system will control Fjord 1 battery ferries
  • Gulf Island Shipyards delivers towboat to Marquette
  • Corrigan to leave BC Ferries to become Interferry CEO
  • Damen partners with TeamTec on Avitalis BWTS

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2016
  • You catch more flies with honey
    Navios Holdings ups the ante in effort to buy back $170m of preferred shares
  • How to close the safety loophole over iron ore fines
    Deceitful shippers have been evading regulations covering a potentially dangerous liquefying cargo. A more definite test is needed
  • Cyprus poised to create new shipping deputy ministry
    Sector welcomes big step towards a key, longstanding goal
  • Tankers markets face more volatility as Opec and shale players could renew price wars
    Cartel's talk of cut in output lifts oil price above $50 but US producers are also back in game
  • Chrysostomou takes chief executive's job at Transmed in Cyprus
    Former shipping official and MEPC chairman emerges at Charalambos Mylonas-led dry bulk group
  • Could Rickmers be the next Hanjin?
    Rickmers share purchase highlights German owner's financial worries, while looming junk bond and bank loan repayments seen as potential flashpoint
  • 'Cheap' fuel oil to drive shipping for decades
    Despite pressure on shipping to cut CO2 emissions, industry will still be largely fuelled by hydrocarbons, research from Lloyd's Register finds
  • Supramax sentiment softens in Pacific
    Limited coal cargoes dampen rates
  • UK seafarers need better training and information to make it ashore
    Report highlights need for better preparation before return to shore
  • K+N profits slip as low rates erode ocean margins
    Sea freight volumes rose 4.5% in third quarter, but gross profit per teu fell 4.4%, while air volumes and margins improve for Kuehne+Nagel
  • Product tanker earnings boosted by US hurricane and Asian naphtha flows
    Colonial Pipeline to undertake further repairs, likely to lift MR tanker demand
  • Teekay Tankers 'entirely focused' on mid-size tanker sector
    As US listed tanker owner continues to shed non-core assets, industry asks what is the fate of the VLCC in which it holds a 50% stake?
  • Teekay LNG to raise funds in Norwegian bond market
    Proceeds will be used to refinance bonds, fund newbuildings, and for general purposes
  • STX Offshore assets sale edges closer
    Sale notice delayed to give creditors more time to review the shipbuilder's reorganisation plan
  • Westbound transatlantic rates 'under pressure since September'
    Flat initial figures for last month suggest a boom in August westbound volumes was probably short-lived
  • Unlocking feeder potential
    A 'hidden value pool' in the feeder sector breeds cost saving opportunities for struggling box lines
  • Hanjin Xiamen arrest appeal dismissed by South Korean court
    Hanjin considering further legal measures in light of the court overturning its appeal
  • HHLA on hand for $1.9bn Chittagong expansion
    Hamburg operator part of trio assigned by Chittagong Port Authority to carry out a feasibility study into Bay Terminal project
  • Asian refinery return boosts VLCC spot trade
    Shell, Day Harvest, Unipec and Glasford were the charterers hiring the big tankers to haul Middle Eastern cargoes to China's refineries
  • Safety in numbers
    While container lines might be in a fight to the death battle for commercial survival, when it comes to safety they are joining forces to co-operate and share information
  • HHI heralds 'generation change' at the top
    'Generation change' will enable HHI to handle the industry crisis and carry out its new self-rescue plan
  • Seaborne coal export weakness to persist
    BMI Research says Russia and Colombia expected to ramp up production to rebalance the seaborne coal market
  • Rickmers Group sells Rickmers Trust Management to Brick Holding
    Brick Holding ultimately owned by Rickmers Trust chairman

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2016
  • Little value for Asia-US carriers in adding Hanjin's trans-Pacific network
  • US grants $1 million to train military veterans as truck drivers
  • Tech company tests one-stop system to check container status
  • US truck tonnage, truckload rates take a tumble
  • Hanjin rejects shipper effort to freeze owed freight payments
  • After volume drop, KCS expects better intermodal service
  • Puerto Rico-bound rotors move over Jaxport heavy-lift dock
  • FedEx investing $1.5 billion in Paris distribution hub
  • Kuehne + Nagel profit down even as ocean, air traffic rises
  • Rickmers sells stake in troubled Singapore affiliate Rickmers Maritime
  • India's ports pressed to lower rail handling charges
  • Amid industry volatility, carrier management recommended to importers
  • ICTSI will still consider bid for downsized Mindanao port project
  • China Cosco chief: Container carriers at a crucial crossroad

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2016
  • Teekay LNG raises $110m in bond drive
    New York-listed LNG carrier and tanker owner to use Oslo bond cash to refinance existing bonds and pay for newbuildings.
  • ICS calls proposed BC crude ban 'draconian'
    Plans to establish moratorium on crude shipments in north of Canadian province raises freedom of navigation concerns.
  • Adnoc unveils plans to merge shipping units
    Abu Dhabi National Oil Co planning to put tanker, gas carriers and offshore vessels into single fleet.
  • ICS calls proposed BC crude ban 'draconian'
    Plans to establish moratorium on crude shipments in north of Canadian province raises freedom of navigation concerns.
  • Granadino crew 'using salt for brushing' teeth
    Crew aboard NewLead bitumen tanker await word on engine repairs and repatriation.
  • Flinter Shipping forced into receivership
    Dutch owner faces uncertain future as ING refuses to renew financing for nine ships.
  • Navios sweetens pot for preferred share swap
    New York-listed shipowner raises cash payout by nearly 23% to buy back shares from investors.
  • Nasdaq boots out Ultrapetrol
    Restructuring South American owner loses appeal to keep its US listing.
  • OPDR optimizes European network
    CMA CGM subsidiary enhances its portfolio with new service to Norway and the UK.
  • Hanjin Shipping brace heads for breakers
    Troubled shipowner sees last 1990s built dry cargo vessels depart.
  • UK Coastguard rescues seafarer
    Dramatic footage shows how an injured seaman is brought to safety.
  • Capesize spot rates slip further back
  • Island Offshore expects more layups
    Norwegian owner sees no hope on horizon for PSVs over the next few years.
  • Drewry: container market to recover
    But only a gradual improvement expected after shock of Hanjin's demise fades.
  • Bahri profit slips as tanker rates fall
    But Saudi national owner still ahead of 2015 over nine months despite Q3 drop.
  • HMM weighs up offer for Hanjin unit
    South Korean shipowner has an eye on compatriot's Asia-to-US operation.
  • Hanjin bulker brace heads for breakers
    Troubled shipowner sees last 1990s built dry cargo vessels depart.
  • Maersk defends Alang scrapping plan
    Danish conglomerate reaffirms decision to scrap in India after local media's investigative report.
  • Teekay LNG turns to Oslo bond market
    Move comes a month after preferred equity issue.
  • Rickmers bound for bond showdown
    Singapore-listed containership lessor says deal to restructure bond is the best it can realistically do.
  • Chemical tanker fights off pirate attack
    Nigerian gunmen thwarted as guards fire shots and seafarers retreat to safe room.
  • South Korean bunker strike ends
    Seven-day action ended in the south as operators strike deal with refiners.
  • SeaBird deploys survey ship in Belize
    Oslo-listed owner heading to Central America for seismic job.
  • RMT set for bondholder showdown
    Singapore-listed containership lessor says deal to restructure bond is the best it can realistically do.
  • Ezra seeks second covenant waiver
    Company looks to take preventative action in event of Perisai Petroleum Teknologi bond failure.
  • GTT reports rise in nine month revenue
    But company says new orders are being restricted by "wait-and-see" attitude of charters and operators.
  • Swissco cash shortage linked to idle jack-ups
    Collapse of four rig deal with Pemex said to be huge cash drain on Singapore offshore company.
  • Safe Bulkers stocks up on share sale ammo
    New York-listed bulker owner files shelf registration for up to $200m in share sales.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2016
  • MSC offers Maple service without Maersk
    MSC said it will offer its transpacific "Maple" service on its own instead of as a2M Alliance offering with Danish carrier Maersk Line. On ...
  • OPDR launches short-sea service to U.K., Norway
    CMA CGM's Oldenburg-Portugiesische Dampfschiffs-Rhederei (OPDR) has introduced a new short-sea liner service that connects Rotterdam to the...
  • NYK, Bolloré form auto-handling joint venture in Kenya
    Japanese liner carrier NYK has entered a joint venture with Bolloré Transport & Logistics Kenya Ltd. and Toyota Tsusho Corp. to set up ...
  • WFS to handle Pakistan airline's U.K. cargo
    Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has entered a three-year contract to provide cargo-handling and trucking services for Pakistan Internationa...
  • MSC sells interest in Aprile to Savino Del Bene
    Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has sold its interest in the Genoa, Italy-based logistics company Aprile to Florence-based forwarder S...
  • Port of Virginia container growth continues in September
    The Port of Virginia continued to grow its container cargo volumes in September following a record setting month in August, according to da...
  • K + N posts Q3, first nine-month results
    Kuehne + Nagel (K + N) reported Tuesday its net profits for the third quarter of 2016 slipped 4.8 percent year-over-year to 177 million Swi...
  • Intermodal rates see slight 'reprieve' in September
    Intermodal rates continued to fall in September 2016 compared to the same month last year, albeit at a slower rate than in prior months, ac...
  • KCS Q3 earnings slip amid falling volumes, revenues
    Kansas City Southern (KCS), a transportation holding company that owns the Kansas City Southern Railway Company, Kansas City Southern de Mé...
  • J.B. Hunt's earnings slip amid higher revenues
    J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. posted net earnings of $109.4 million for the third quarter of 2016, a 5 percent drop from the third qua...
  • FedEx to expand capacity at Paris airport hub
    FedEx Corp. plans to expand the capacity of its airfreight logistics hub at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) by as much as 40 percent,...
  • DB Schenker, Lufthansa Cargo on track with goal to reduce carbon emissions
    Logistics service provider DB Schenker and Lufthansa Cargo, the logistics unit of German airline Deutsche Lufthansa AG, said they are well ...
  • ZIM has become a global niche carrier, CEO says
    ZIM has become a "global niche carrier," said Rafi Danieli, chief executive of the Israel-based container carrier. We concentrate on speci...
  • Commentary: Procurement shouldn't be like doing taxes
    Let's start with a theory. Assume for a second that the actual act of transportation procurement isn't insanely time-consuming and rigorou...
  • FMC reviews 25 OTI license applications
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 25 ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license applications and changes for rev...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2016
  • LNG sector ready to meet shipping industry demand: SEA/LNG
    The IMO's 70th Marine Environment Committee is meeting October 24-28 to decide whether to implement a global sulfur cap of 0.5% in marine fuel in 2020 or 2025.
  • Freight recovery limits global arbitrage opportunities for jet fuel
    One Singapore-based trader said the opportunity to move cargoes from northern Asia to the US West Coast is now "barely viable" given the rises in freight rates recently.
  • Oil complex strengthens as technical sign points higher
    NYMEX November crude settled 35 cents higher at $50.29/b. The more liquid December contract settled up 25 cents at $50.62/b. ICE December Brent settled up 16 cents at $51.68/b.
  • Poor weather conditions in Black Sea delays Urals, CPC loadings: traders
    Novorossiisk port has been closed since yesterday midday due to strong northeasterly winds.
  • OPEC dispute over secondary source production estimates 'not a problem': Barkindo
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TANKERS: Key Asian Aframax rates hit w100 for first time in 4 months
    Market sources said sentiment held firm as there was limited tonnage left in Southeast Asia for any outstanding end-October cargoes.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Kuwait oil minister sees oil prices in "logical" $50-$60/b range
    OPEC members had agreed in Algiers to limit production to between 32.5 million b/d and 33 million b/d, which means a cut of as much as 700,000 b/d compared with August's production.
  • FUTURES: Crude rises on weaker dollar, rebalancing hopes
  • FUTURES: Crude holds above $50/b despite bearish fundamentals

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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